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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 

In the Jackson Gallery

"Trent Campbell: Photographs from Behind the Scenes of

The Music Man"             Through May 8, 2010

 

 

 

Introducing: 

THE EASTVIEW CABARET AT TOWN HALL THEATER

Featuring

3/4  Stephen Kiernan – singer-songwriter, master guitarist

3/25  Douglas Anderson: Songs You Don’t Know

4/15  Bill Bickford and Mindy Hinsdale – show tunes and standards

7 and 9 pm     $10          Cash Bar                                      Get Tickets

 

After Dark Music Series presents

IRIS DEMENT    3/5

One of the most celebrated country-folk performers of her day. Born in rural Arkansas, the youngest of 14 children, she has made 5 albums, and earned a Grammy nod with John Prine.

7 pm         $27 advance/$30 at the door.  

Tickets available through After Dark Music Series.

Call 802 388-0216 or www.afterdarkmusicseries.com

 

PIECEWORK: WHEN WE WERE FRENCH     3/6

Our history comes in pieces. We stitch it together.

Ten dramatic portraits of Franco-American Vermonters, written & performed by Abby Paige.

"Humorous, gripping, touching. Don't miss it!" - David Budbill 

8 pm      $17                                                                         Get Tickets

 

SWING DANCE with THE SOUND INVESTMENT 3/11

Middlebury College’s dynamic big band, under the expert direction of Dick Forman.    8 pm    $10/$6 Middlebury College students with ID at the Door   

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OTTER NONSENSE 3/12

Since the earliest recorded human history, the Otter Nonsense Players have thrilled Middlebury College audiences with their own brand of improv comedy. Don’t miss their Town Hall Theater debut, rated PG so you can bring the whole family!       

8 pm       $12/$6 Middlebury College Students with ID at the door                                                                                                    Get Tickets

 

WILLIAM BURDEN, tenor      3/13

with Emory Fanning, accompanist

Middlebury College graduate William Burden has achieved international stardom on the opera stage, playing leading roles at the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, Seattle Opera, and in major houses throughout Europe.  This is his first recital in Middlebury since his graduation in 1986.  A benefit performance for Opera Company of Middlebury.  Reception follows.   8 pm   $30 regular/$40 priority seating Reserved seating. Priority seats are center section rows D-G.      Get Tickets

 

Online purchasers: For productions with reserved seating the seats are assigned by the system in a pre-programmed "best available" order. For specific seating needs please call the Box Office directly.

 

THE FOX – MIDDLEBURY ACTORS WORKSHOP 3/18-21

D.H. Lawrence’s tale of passion, betrayal and revenge, set in England in 1918. Two women struggle to run an isolated farm. Enter a young soldier who comes to dominate their lives. A psychological thriller, brought to you by our superb resident company. 

3/18-20   8 pm         3/21   2 pm       $17/10 students

Online purchasers:  for Student discount type in code STUDENT.                                                                                                                       Get Tickets

 

WOODS TEA COMPANY 3/26

Bluegrass, Celtic tunes, sea chanties, and folk songs played on a dozen different instruments, including banjos, bezoukis and bodhrans, guitars and tin whistles. This award-winning band has been featured at Lincoln Center, The Chautauqua Institute, and on National Public Radio.

8 pm        $10                                                                              Get Tickets

 

HAMLET – MET OPERA "LIVE IN HD" 3/27

Simon Keenlyside and Marlis Petersen (replacing Natalie Dessay, who is ill) in this rarely-heard opera by Ambroise Thomas – last performed at the Met in 1897.

1 pm    $22 Encore        3/28   3 pm   $22/$10 students   

Reserved seating. Online purchasers:  for Student discount type in code  STUDENT.                                                                              Get Tickets

 

LOVE LETTERS 3/28

An intimate performance of this fine and funny play, featuring Cathy Walsh and Tim Barden, is the highlight of a reception hosted by Gayl Braisted.

4-6 pm       $25   For directions call the Box Office.           Get Tickets

 

THE APRIL FOOLS: STAND-UP COMEDY AT THT    4/1

The perfect day to enjoy the wit of Vermont’s funniest comics! On the bill are Oliver Barkley, Nathan Hartswick, John Lyons, Tracie Spencer, and Avi Waring. With Tony Bates, Emcee Extraordinaire.   

8 pm    $10                                                                   Get Tickets

 

"MARLEY AND WE" – DANCE CONCERT    4/2

The area’s best dancers in a wonderfully eclectic concert, all proceeds going toward the purchase of a "Marley" – the smooth floor placed on the stage for dance performances. With Patty Smith, the Dance Company of Middlebury, Andrea Olsen, Tiffany Rhynard, Joan Derry, Bruce Baker, Barbara Elias, Simbo Camara, and more.    8 pm    $18      Get Tickets

 

THE YOUNG ARTISTS SHOWCASE    4/3

Showcasing local teenagers and their accomplishments in singing, dance, instrumental music and acting.  One of our favorite events of the year.  

8 pm   $10/$5 students                                                       

Reserved seating. Online purchasers:  for Student discount type in code  STUDENT.                                                                                  Get Tickets

 

VERMONT SKETCHES      4/9-11

Vermont and Vermonters captured in 19 songs written by popular local musician Gene Childers. A hit when it played in Brandon last year, we’re proud to bring back this unique, home-grown revue. 

4/9-10    8 pm       4/11    2 pm       $17  Reserved seating.           Get Tickets

 

TRIPLE PLAY with CHRIS BRUBECK     4/16

Chris Brubeck (Dave’s son), Joel Brown and Peter "Madcat" Ruth in a riveting performance of blues, rock, folk and a bit of jazz. An After Dark Music Series presentation.

7 pm    $25/$27 at door     802 388-0216 or www.afterdarkmusicseries.com

THE NATIONAL THEATRE OF GREAT BRITAIN:

THE HABIT OF ART      4/27

A total sell-out in London. Alan Bennett (Beyond the Fringe, The Madness of George III, History Boys) has triumphed again with a new play in which troubled composer Benjamin Britten seeks out his old friend, W. H. Auden. "A multi-layered masterpiece." The Independent. Starring Michael Gambon and Richard Griffiths.         7 pm    $15   Reserved seating.  Get Tickets

 

Sing-Along SOUND OF MUSIC 4/17

The international phenomenon. Watch the classic Julie Andrews film and participate! Costumes encouraged. The hills are alive!!!!

7 pm and 11 pm.    $5   Reserved seating.                              Get Tickets

 

The Middlebury Community Players present

THE SOUND OF MUSIC            4/22-5/2

Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

Book by Howard Lindsay, Russel Crouse

Suggested by "The Story of the Trapp Family Singers"

Director: Justin Bouvier,   Musical Director: Serena Eddy-Moulton Choreographer: Tina Coleman

April 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, May 1     7:30 pm

April 25 and May 2     2 pm        $20/$15 12 and under

Reserved seating. Online purchasers:  for Child discount type in code  CHILD

Major Sponsor: Eastview at Middlebury.                         Get Tickets    

***Special pre-show dinner on Saturday, 4/24, at the Middlebury Congregational Church, to benefit the church’s outreach programs. 6 pm $25 Reservations necessary. Call Joyce Haggerty at 388-3335.

 

ARMIDA – MET OPERA "LIVE IN HD"    5/1

Superstar Renèe Fleming stars in this rarely performed work by Rossini.

1 pm   $22    Encore 5/16 3 pm   $22/$10 student

Reserved seating. Online purchasers: for Student discount type in code  STUDENT.                                                                              Get Tickets

MY OHIO by Dana Yeaton and Andy Mitton   5/6-9

The Vermont Stage Company presents a new musical comedy with book and lyrics by Middlebury’s celebrated playwright, Dana Yeaton (Midwives, The Big Random). A World Premiere!

Opening Night to benefit VSC    May 6    8 pm    $50

May 7 & 8   8 pm,   May 8 & 9   2 pm   $24/12 Students 

Reserved seating.  Online purchasers: for Student discount type in code  STUDENT.                                                                               Get Tickets

 

HOSPICE NOT-JUST ART AUCTION    5/14

The popular evening of art, food and music comes to downtown Middlebury. The biggest fundraiser of the year for the Hospice Volunteer Services, it features photography, pottery, fiber, jewelry, quilts, sculpture and more, sold in both a silent auction and in a live auction by master auctioneer Tom Broughton.

Preview 6 pm,   Silent auction 6-10 pm, 

Live auction, dessert and drinks 7:30-8:30 pm

Music and dancing 9-11 pm            $25 at the door

 

Middlebury Union High School Junior Prom    5/15

 

Middlebury Union Middle School play    5/19

 

Vermont City and Town Managers Association Spring Conference    5/20-21

 

THE BURLINGTON CHAMBER ORCHESTRA     5/21

Handel, Concerto Grosso op.6, no.12; Mozart, Symphony no. 29 in A major, k.201; and the winner of the Young Artist Solo Competition.

8 pm     $25/$20 seniors/$8 students and children under 18. 

Reserved seating.                                                                         Get Tickets

Buy one adult ticket and get a student ticket free! Call the Box Office.

 

MEET THE SINGERS    5/23

Attend a reception for the terrific cast of THE PEARL FISHERS and settle back to enjoy their favorite arias. At historic Middlebury Inn.   5 pm   $25

 

THE PEARL FISHERS    6/4-10

The Opera Company of Middlebury celebrates its 7th Season with Bizet’s early masterpiece, in a dynamic new staging by Douglas Anderson

6/4, 8, 10   8 pm,    6/6 2 pm    $35/$40 balcony seats Reserved seating. 

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MASTER CLASS WITH PATRICE MUNSEL 6/5

An opera legend, Ms. Munsel was the youngest singer ever to star at the Metropolitan Opera, eventually performing 225 times in that house. In a fascinating master class she’ll work with

singers from The Pearl Fishers.    2 pm     $10

 

HANDEL’S ORLANDO 6/13

The Green Mountain Opera Festival Emerging Artists in Handel’s 1719 opera seria, directed by Sanford Sylvan.  Accompanied by a chamber orchestra conducted by Bruce Stasyna at the harpsichord. 

8 pm   $22      Reserved seating.                                                  Get Tickets

 
 

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